We are currently NOT taking materials donations at this time. We are regrouping after our summer book sale.
Thank you for thinking of us, and check back here for updates.
Thank you for thinking of us!
The Bethlehem Public Library encourages and appreciates gifts and donations intended to strengthen the library collection. The library accepts gifts of books and other materials with the understanding that they will be added to the collection only if appropriate and needed. If they are not needed, the Library Director can dispose of them as he/she sees fit. Donors should request a meeting with the Library Director if considering a significant donation.
(excerpt from Collection Development Policy, adopted February, 2020)
Yes, please!
Hardcover fiction (recently published or classics)
Non-fiction books (published in last five years)
Paperback books
Travel books (current year only)
Audio books on CD (Must be operable and include case with artwork)
DVDs (Must be operable and include case with artwork)
Gently used children’s books
Sorry, No
Textbooks or any non-fiction book that could be considered a textbook, or has outdated information
Audio books on cassette
VHS tapes
Music
Software
Leftovers from book sales (if you bought it from us, please don’t return it!)
Journals/magazines
Encyclopedia sets
Reader’s Digest Condensed Books
Prohibited
Books stored in basements or attics; Items that are moldy or mildewed (brown spots), badly stained, water damaged, extensive highlighting or notes, broken spines, or otherwise damaged items.